Nestled in the heart of Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, Slow Dive – Casa Chihuahua stands out as a beacon of sustainable diving in the Dominican Republic. As a Green Fins Top 10 Member and PADI Eco Center, they showcase how environmental commitment can be seamlessly integrated into their operations. Through their exemplary practices and conservation initiatives, … Read more
At the time of writing, the Green Fins initiative is active in 11 countries around the world with several more awaiting launch when travel restrictions allow. In each country, Reef-World and the UN Environment Programme coordinate Green Fins supported by local in-destination partners. While each country has its own story, they often face similar sustainability … Read more
We were delighted that our Programmes Manager, Sam, recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by PADI’s Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist Emma Daffurn for the PADI Torchbearer group on Facebook. It was such an insightful discussion we wanted to share it with our network too. So without further ado, brew a cuppa and enjoy some … Read more
Going digital is helping to boost the programme’s conservation impact The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – and Reef Check Dominican Republic have adapted to the new situations caused by the pandemic in order to reach even more dive and snorkel operators with their conservation messaging. The … Read more
IDB support to enable Green Fins Global Hub development and launch of Green Fins Costa Rica The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – is thrilled to announce its Green Fins Global Hub proposal has been selected for project design under IDB Lab’s Beyond Tourism Challenge. This … Read more
The TUI Care Foundation and The Reef-World Foundation are launching an initiative to help protect coral reefs in the Dominican Republic.
It’s an exciting time for us as we plan for a ground-breaking new project which will inspire a generation of Youth Ambassadors for coral reef conservation in the Dominican Republic.
From the 12th to the 17th November 2018, Reef-World were invited to return to the Dominican Republic to provide more training and support for the national team.
From the 28th May to the 2nd June, Reef-World’s Operations Manager, JJ trained up 4 new Green Fins Assessors to oversee the implementation of Green Fins in the first Caribbean country, the Dominican Republic.
Green Fins is being introduced to the Dominican Republic in June 2018.
